Green Theme Technologies Raises $3.5 Million In Funding
Green Theme Technologies announced the first close of its Series B funding. The funds will be used to support the growth of its water-free Empel textile finishing process.
Target Announces New Sustainability Strategy
Target Corp. released its Target Forward, the company’s sustainability strategy—to design and elevate sustainable brands, innovate to eliminate waste and accelerate opportunity and equity.
Report: Outdoor Participation Sees Record Growth And Long-Term Challenges
COVID-19 inspired participation growth as the outdoors became a place to recreate, safely socialize, improve physical and mental health, connect with family, and recover from screen fatigue.
360 Collective To Host Southeast Paddlesports Experience In August
360 Adventure Collective will host its first Southeast Paddlesports Experience August 24-25 at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC.
Eagle Creek To End Operations By Late 2021
VF Corp has confirmed plans to cease operations of the Eagle Creek, the travel accessories, luggage and daypack brand, this fall.
Julbo Eyewear Names VP Of U.S. Sales
Julbo Eyewear appointed Rick Randall as vice president of U.S. sales. Randall was formerly national sales manager for Julbo
Tecnica Group Canada Hires Marketing & Promotions Specialist
Tecnica Canada announced the hiring of Julien Adam as a marketing and promotions specialist for Nordica and Rollerblade Canada.
Burton Appoints Chief Strategy Officer
Burton announced the promotion of Ali Kenney, formerly SVP, strategy & insights, to chief strategy officer. As Burton’s first chief strategy officer, Kenney will lead key workaround brand purpose, company strategy, consumer-centricity, sustainability, DEI and growth opportunities.
Superfeet Sells Majority Stake To Westward Partners
Superfeet said Westward Partners had assumed majority ownership of the insole company to support accelerated growth. Superfeet will transition from being 100 percent employee-owned.
REI Presents 2020 Vendor Partner Of The Year Awards
REI presented its 2020 Vendor Partner of the Year Awards. Hoka One One received the Co-Op’s overall 2020 Vendor Partner of the Year award.
USA Cycling Launches 100-Year Anniversary Campaign
USA Cycling announced plans to launch its “We Champion” initiative to kick off its 100-year anniversary. The campaign highlights the organization’s past, current and new commitments to cycling for all as over 33 million riders joined or rejoined the sport in 2020.
Birkenstock Names New Managing Director For Europe
Birkenstock appointed Nico Bouyakhf as managing director for Europe. He will be responsible for the region across all sales channels, including direct-to-consumer.
MSU Announces Partnership With Simms
Montana State University announced a partnership with Simms on a new line of fishing apparel under the university’s Trout U brand.
Booking Pace Declines For Southeast Resort Destinations; Rates And Revenue Continue To Soar
At the halfway point of the summer season for resort destinations in Florida, coastal Georgia and South Carolina, the year-over-year booking pace has decreased when compared to last year’s robust summer, but overall results remain strong, according to the latest report from DestiMetrics, a division of Inntopia.
Decathlon To Open First Store In Western Canada
Decathlon, the largest sporting goods chain in the world, is expanding to Western Canada with its first store in Calgary.
